Keto Candied Pecans

These keto candied pecans are sweet, crunchy, and totally guilt-free, with just 1 gram of net carbs per serving. You can even make them on the stovetop, oven, or slow cooker!

Key Ingredients

• Sugar substitute. I used allulose because it dissolves exactly like sugar, which is key for getting the proper texture. It also has no unpleasant aftertaste. If you’re not on a keto diet, regular sugar or brown sugar can be used instead. 
• Water. Just enough to dissolve the sweetener. 
• Vanilla extract. Use pure vanilla for a little flavor boost.
• Cinnamon. I think this warming spice complements the pecans perfectly, though you could skip it if desired. 
• Raw pecans. I’m using raw pecans specifically because they’ll cook during the candy process. You can use either whole pecans, pecan halves, or a combination.

How to make keto candied pecans

I’ve included step-by-step photos below to make this recipe easy to follow at home. For the full printable recipe instructions and ingredient quantities, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

Combine the candy coating. Heat a large pan or skillet on medium heat. When hot, add 1 cup of granulated sweetener, water, and vanilla extract. Mix to combine and continue to heat while stirring occasionally. 

Add pecans. When the sweetener has melted, fold in the pecans. Continue stirring occasionally until the sweetener fully coats the pecans and begins to crystalize. Turn off the heat. 

Cool the pecans. Remove the nuts from the stove and allow to sit for 2-3 minutes. Use a wooden spoon to break apart the pecans before they crystalize together. 

Coat in sweetener. Once cooled, toss the pecans in with the remaining half cup of granulated sweetener and cinnamon.

Arman’s recipe tips

• Use a baking sheet. Transfer the nuts from the stovetop to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper so they cool quicker and are easier to break apart. 
• Switch up the spices. As much as I love cinnamon, there are other spices you can use instead, like pumpkin spice, nutmeg, ground ginger, chipotle powder, or cayenne pepper for a spicy kick.
• Swap water for unsalted butter. I’ll admit, I mostly reserve this hack for the holidays when I want to make extra decadent candied nuts. And boy, does it work!
• Use other types of nuts. If you don’t have enough pecans for this recipe, fear not! Use whatever nuts you have on hand, like walnuts, almonds, or Brazil nuts. 

More keto snack recipes to try

• Keto crackers
• Chocolate coconut cups
• Pasta chips
• Chicharrones
• Keto fat bombs